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Omphacite and Epidote Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Omphacite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Epidote physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Omphacite and Epidote chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Omphacite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.